License Keys

Once all product is registered, license key(s) will be generated during the initial configuration. FortiNAC appliances will not start without a valid key installed. The type of license key generated and applied to the appliance(s) will depend upon the deployment configuration and the appliance roll within it. There are two different types of license keys:

• Endpoint License Key

  • Defines the type of license (Base, Plus or Pro) and endpoint quantity

  • Defines the type of appliance (Manager or CA)

  • Installed on the appliance that is associated with license support (the “managing” server)

• Appliance (Base) License Key

  • Defines the type of appliance (Manager or CA)

  • All hardware appliances are shipped with appliance key installed

  • Appliance key(s) are installed on all VMs that do not have an endpoint license key applied